Sally Dunkerley

I will use a microfiber catcher in my laundry, or install a microfiber filter for my washing machine.

If traveling, I will bring my own snacks and meals in my own containers to avoid the waste of take-out containers.

Because many tea bags and most sleeves and sachets contain plastic, I will switch to using loose leaf tea.

When I need to replace my dish soap, I will switch to a bar or refillable option.

I will swap out 2 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.

I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own reusable straw.

I will give up gum or choose gum made from chicle or other plastic-free gum bases.

Instead of aerosol air fresheners or plastic bottles of room spray, I keep my lemon or orange peels in the freezer. If i want a bit of perfume in the air, I boil the citrus scraps in a simmer pot.

I invested in reusable paper towels instead of the paper kind for kitchen and food prep. This cuts out the plastic wrapper and means there's less paper waste

I use old cotton shirts as reusable makeup wipes by cutting into squares, stitching the edges, and storing in a jar of soapy water. At the end of the week, I wash and refill them back into the jar to use again and again

I bring my own tupperware containers to the butcher or fish market to save the plastic bag and paper wrapper

I will calculate my ecological footprint, and from the results brainstorm and take action on ways I can reduce my annual footprint.

I will spend 10 minutes educating my family on the basics of living a reduced/no-plastic lifestyle.

I will find secondhand sources for my pet's water/food dishes, collars or leashes.

Single-use plastics are everywhere, but that wasn't always the case. I will spend at least 10 minutes learning about the history of single-use plastics and how it became ubiquitous in our daily lives.